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Atlantis 260Owner’s Manual

Contents

Controls and Indicators ..................................................................... 2LCD display ...................................................................................... 3

Warning! .............................................................................................. 4Ni-MH Battery Pack Warning ............................................................ 4

Introduction ........................................................................................ 5Features ........................................................................................... 5Technical Support and Service ........................................................ 6

Included in Your Package ................................................................. 7Getting Started ................................................................................... 8

Mounting the Cradle ........................................................................ 8Attaching the Antenna ..................................................................... 8Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack ....................................... 8Using the Alkaline Battery Case ...................................................... 9Attaching the Beltclip ....................................................................... 9Charging the Battery Pack ............................................................. 10

Operation .......................................................................................... 11Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch ...................................... 11Selecting a Channel ....................................................................... 12One-touch Channel 16/9 ................................................................ 12Triple Watch ................................................................................... 13Programming a Channel into Memory ........................................... 14Deleting a Channel from Memory .................................................. 15Scanning ........................................................................................ 15Transmitting ................................................................................... 16Lighted Keys and Display .............................................................. 16Turning and reactivating the Key Beep ......................................... 16Battery Indicator ............................................................................. 17Key Lock ........................................................................................ 17

Marine Channels - International ...................................................... 18Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories . ............................ 20Specifications .................................................................................. 21Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 22Warranty ............................................................................................ 23

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1 Antenna 2 Belt Clip 3 Adaptor Jack 4 Battery 5 Battery Release Clip 6 PTT (Push to Talk) Key 7 Triple Watch Button (TRI) 8 Lock Button (LOCK) 9 TX Power Button (1/5W) 10 Microphone 11 Speaker MIC Jack 12 Volume/Power Knob (VOL) 13 Squelch Knob (SQ) 14 LCD Display 15 Memory Button (MEM) 16 Scan Button (SCAN) 17 Channel Up Button (s) 18 16/9 Button (16/9) 19 Channel Down Button (t) 20 Speaker

Controls and Indicators

TRI

1/5W 16/9

MIC

MEM SCANLOCK

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A Transmit Indicator B TX Power Indicator C Channel Number Display D Memory Indicator E Scan Indicator F Battery Indicator G Triple Watch Indicator H Key Lock Indicator

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LCD Display

Warning!

•The Atlantis 260 is splashproof only when the antenna, rubber caps (adaptor jack and speaker mic jack) and the battery are properly attached.

• The accessory SM078 Speaker MIC is not splashproof. • Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment unless all

the Radio Frequency (RF) connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated.

• Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

• Do not let children operate any transmitter-equipped radio equipment without proper supervision.

• Have your radio equipment serviced by a qualified technician.• Do not operate the transmitter of any radio equipment with the

antenna touching or close to the eyes, face, or exposed body parts.

Ni-MH Battery Pack Warning• This equipment contains a Ni-MH Battery Pack.• The Ni-MH Battery Pack contained in this equipment may

explode if disposed of in a fire.• Do not short-circuit the Battery Pack.• Do not charge the Ni-MH Battery Pack used in this

equipment with any Adaptor other than the one designed to charge this Battery Pack. Using another Adaptor may damage the Battery Pack or cause the Battery Pack to explode.

• Ni-MH batteries must be disposed of properly.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Introduction

The Atlantis 260 is a splashproof, portable two-way VHF transceiver. It is compact, lightweight, rugged and fits easily in your hand. This handheld VHF marine radio will give you consistent, outstanding performance in virtually all conditions and situations.To ensure that you get the most from the Atlantis 260’s features, please read this operating guide carefully before using the unit.

FeaturesSplashproof (meets JIS4 splashproof specifications)*• Triple Watch Mode• Programmable Memory• One-Touch Channel 16/9• Memory Scan• Table-Top Cradle (can also be wall-mounted)• Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack• Battery Save Operation• Key Lock• Back-Lit Keys and Display• Belt Clip• Wrist Strap• TX Power 1W/5W• Alkaline Battery Case (Alkaline batteries are not included)• Speaker (MIC) Microphone*•

* The Atlantis 260 radio meets splashproof (JIS4) specifications only when the battery, the antenna and speaker MIC jack cover are correctly installed. The Atlantis 260 will retain its JIS4 rating when the accessory Speaker MIC is connected correctly but the Speaker MIC itself is not splashproof.

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Technical Support and ServiceYour Uniden dealer can provide you with sales assistance and information. If your marine radio does not perform properly, follow the troubleshooting tips in the back of this operating guide. The radio contains no user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized adjustment will cause illegal radio operation.Be sure that a qualified technician services your radio equipment.

Caution: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Uniden, or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by this Operating Guide, can void your authority to operate this product.

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Included in Your Package

Cradle

Beltclip Wrist Strap

Rechargeable Battery

Alkaline Battery Case(attached to the ATLANTIS 260)

AC Adaptor

DC Adaptor

ATLANTIS 260 Antenna

Owner's Manual/Printed Material

Mounting Screws

Speaker Microphone SM078

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Getting Started

Mounting the CradleMount the Cradle to either a counter or wall.

To counter: Attach the Cradle using the mounting screws and washers as follows.

To wall: Apply the Cradle to the wall and insert the two mounting screws into the larger holes of the Cradle Push down the Cradle until it is firmly seated.

When you remove the Cradle from the wall, loosen the screws and push the Cradle up.

Attaching the AntennaApply the antenna to the radio asshown. Be sure the antenna is firmly seated.

Attaching the Rechargeable Battery Pack1 Snap the battery release clip out and

remove the alkaline battery case. Then place the rechargeable battery pack onto the back of the radio. It will only fit in one way.

2 Snap the battery release clip until it clicks. Be sure the battery pack fits tightly against the body.

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Contacts

Using the Alkaline Battery CaseWhen needed, you can use the battery case with AA Alkaline batteries (not included) instead of the rechargeable battery pack.

3 Replace the battery case cover as follows until it clicks into place.

Attaching the Beltclip

1 Hold the beltclip in the direction as illustrated.

2 Apply it to the hanger piece on the back of the radio. Then slide it up.

3 When you hear a click, the beltclip is firmly attached.

4 To take the beltclip off the radio, turn it upside down and slide it up.

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To install the batteries:1 Remove the battery case cover by pulling

the 2 halves apart applying your fingers to the projections.2 Install 6 AA Alkaline batteries

(not included) into the battery case. Be certain to follow the + and - symbols in the compartment.

Charging the Battery PackYour marine radio is powered by a specially designed Ni-MH bat-tery pack.

• Before operating the Atlantis 260, charge the Ni-MH battery pack for 16 hours without interruption with the Adaptor.

1 Place the Atlantis 260 in the Cradle. Make sure your radio is OFF.

2 Plug one end of the AC adaptor into the wall outlet and the other end into the Adaptor jack on the back of the Atlantis 260.

3 Charge the battery for 16 hours.

• The charger will not overcharge the battery pack. After 16 hours without interruption, charging is completed.

• Be sure to replace the rubber cap after charging in order to secure the splashproof seal.

• The radio will not charge the battery while on and receiving incoming voice traffic.

• When you mount the Cradle on your boat, use the DC adaptor instead.

• The jack is for charging only. If the battery level is low, the radio needs to be charged before use.

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Operation

See Controls and Indicators (page 2) for button, knob, and key • positions.When you turn On your • Atlantis 260 just after purchasing, it is automatically tuned to channel 16 frequency for distress, safety, and calling.When you press any button (except • PTT and LOCK key), a short tone sounds.

Turning On the Unit and Setting Squelch1 Before you turn On the unit, turn the squelch

(SQ) knob fully counterclockwise.

2 Then, turn On the unit by turning the Volume/Power (VOL) knob clockwise until you hear a hissing sound.

3 Turn the SQ knob clockwise, just until the hissing sound stops. Use the knob to adjust to the desired squelch level. Think of the squelch control as a frequency gate which controls access to weak or strong signals depending on its setting.

• To listen to a weak or distant station, turn the knob counterclockwise. If reception is poor, turn it clockwise to cut out weak transmissions.

• If the squelch control is adjusted so that you continually hear a hissing sound, the unit will not scan properly.

4 To turn Off the unit, turn the VOL knob counterclockwise until it clicks.

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SQ

SPKRMIC

VOL

Noise

Weak Signals

Medium Signals

Strong Signals

Selecting a Channel1 Turn On your Atlantis 260.

2 To select a higher channel, press the s button.

3 To select a lower channel, press the t button.

• To change the channel continuously, press and hold the s or t button for more than 1 second.

One-touch Channel 16/9Example: While you are monitoring channel 20, you want to check channel 16 or channel 9.

1 You are now on channel 20.

2 To monitor channel 16, press the 16/9 button.

3 To monitor channel 9, press the 16/9 button again.

4 To return to channel 20, press the 16/9 button again.

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Triple WatchTriple Watch mode monitors channels 16 and 9 for a signal while you listen to the currently selected channel. The marine radio checks channel 16 and 9 for activity every 2 seconds.

1 To select Triple Watch mode, press the TRI button. TRIPLE appears on the display.

2 To exit from Triple Watch, press the TRI button. TRIPLE disappears.

• While in Triple Watch mode, you can change the currently selected channel using the s or t button.

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Programming a Channel into MemoryBefore using the scanning feature, you have to program channels into memory.

1 Select the channel to enter into memory by pressing the s or t button.

2 Press and hold the MEM button for 2 seconds to store the channel. MEM appears on the display.

3 Press shortly and successively the MEM button to move into the memorized channels.

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Deleting a Channel from Memory1 Select the channel to delete from

memory by pressing the s or t button.

2 Press and hold the MEM button for 2 seconds. MEM disappears from the display.

Scanning1 To begin scanning the programmed

channels, press the SCAN button. SCAN and TRIPLE appear on the display.

2 To stop scanning, press the SCAN button once more. SCAN and TRIPLE disappear from the display.

• Scanning starts from the lowest to highest channel and stops when it finds an active channel. It remains on that channel until the transmission ends, then resumes scanning after a 2 second delay period.

• When in the scan mode, the unit automatically activates the Triple Watch feature. To deactivate Triple Watch from the scanning mode, press TRI button. TRIPLE disappears from the display.

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Transmitting1 Transmission power can be set to either

5W or 1W. Press the 1/5W button to make the change, then the 5W or the 1W indicator on the display changes accordingly.

2 To transmit, press and hold the PTT (push-to-talk) key. TX appears on the display.

3 To return to receive, release the PTT key. TX disappears from the display.

• If the PTT key is pressed for more than 5 minutes, TX starts blinking and the transmission ends. The TX time out tone will sound until the PTT key is released.

• If the battery indicator drops to the blinking 1-mark level on the display and the PTT key is pressed, the radio will not transmit and the TX icon starts blinking. (Refer to the description of the Battery Indicator on the next page.)

Lighted Keys and DisplayTo light the display, press any key excluding the PTT key.• If you press any button other than the PTT key while the display

and keypad are illuminated, it remains illuminated for another 5 seconds.

Turning and reactivating the Key BeepYour radio emits a beep each time one of the buttons (except for the PTT and LOCK key) is pressed.

To turn off or reactivate the Key beep:Turn the radio on again while pressing and holding the s or t buttons.

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Battery IndicatorWhen the unit is On, battery power is always indicated on the display.

When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator appears as follows:

When the battery is nearly discharged, the battery indicator appears as follows:

• When the battery indicator drops to the blinking 1-mark level on the display, the radio will receive but will not transmit.

Key LockTo prevent accidental entries, you can lock the keypad.

1 Press and hold the LOCK button for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. LOCK appears on the display.

2 To unlock the keypad, press and hold the LOCK button again for 2 seconds. A double confirmation tone sounds. LOCK disappears from the display.

• You can also unlock the keypad by turning the radio Off and then On again.

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Marine Channels - International

Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List 01 156.050 160.650 Duplex Yes Yes 02 156.100 160.700 Duplex Yes Yes 03 156.150 160.750 Duplex Yes Yes 04 156.200 160.800 Duplex Yes Yes 05 156.250 160.850 Duplex Yes Yes 06 156.300 156.300 Yes No 07 156.350 160.950 Duplex Yes Yes 08 156.400 156.400 Yes No 09 156.450 156.450 Yes Yes 10 156.500 156.500 Yes Yes 11 156.550 156.550 Yes Yes 12 156.600 156.600 No Yes 13 156.650 156.650 Yes Yes 14 156.700 156.700 Yes Yes 15 156.750 156.750 Yes Yes 16 156.800 156.800 Yes Yes 17 156.850 156.850 Yes Yes 18 156.900 161.500 Duplex Yes Yes 19 156.950 161.550 Duplex No Yes 20 157.000 161.600 Duplex No Yes 21 157.050 161.650 Duplex No Yes 22 157.100 161.700 Duplex No Yes 23 157.150 161.750 Duplex No Yes 24 157.200 161.800 Duplex No Yes 25 157.250 161.850 Duplex No Yes 26 157.300 161.900 Duplex No Yes 27 157.350 161.950 Duplex No Yes 28 157.400 162.000 Duplex No Yes 60 156.025 160.625 Duplex 61 156.075 160.675 Duplex 62 156.125 160.725 Duplex 63 156.175 160.775 Duplex 64 156.225 160.825 Duplex

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Channel Frequency (MHz) Traffic Type Ship to Ship to Permanent Desig Transmit Receive Ship Shore Scan List 65 156.275 160.875 Duplex Yes Yes 66 156.325 160.925 Duplex Yes Yes 67 156.375 156.375 Yes No 68 156.425 156.425 Yes Yes 69 156.475 156.475 Yes Yes 70 RX Only 156.525 71 156.575 156.575 Yes Yes 72 156.625 156.625 Yes No 73 156.675 156.675 Yes Yes 74 156.725 156.725 Yes Yes 75 156.775 156.775 Yes No 76 156.825 156.825 Yes No 77 156.875 156.875 Yes No 78 156.925 161.525 Duplex Yes Yes 79 156.975 161.575 Duplex Yes Yes 80 157.025 161.625 Duplex Yes Yes 81 157.075 161.675 Duplex Yes Yes 82 157.125 161.725 Duplex Yes Yes 83 157.175 161.775 Duplex Yes Yes 84 157.225 161.825 Duplex Yes Yes 85 157.275 161.875 Duplex No Yes 86 157.325 161.925 Duplex No Yes 87 157.375 157.375 No Yes 88 157.425 157.425 Yes No

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Optional Parts and Replacement Accessories

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CradleNi-MH Battery

Mounting ScrewsAC Adaptor

DC Adaptor

Antenna Wrist Strap

BeltclipAlkaline Battery Case Speaker Microphone SM078

SpecificationsGeneralFreq. Control PLLFreq. Tol. Transmit 1.5 PPM (at 25qC) Receive 1.5 PPM (at 25qC)Oper. Temp. D15qC to +55qCAntenna Flexible WhipMicrophone Built-in Electret typeDisplay Liquid Crystal DisplaySpeaker 80 W, 1 WattPower Source Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery Pack 7.2V 1350 mAhSize (without antenna) 5.8 (H) x 2.7 (W) x 1.68 (D) inch 144 (H) x 67 (W) x 42 (D) mmWeight (w/battery & antenna) 15.2 oz (430g)TransmitterFrequency Range 156~158 MHzFrequency Stability ±10 PPMPower Output 1.0 W & 5WSpurious Emissions 0.03 µWCurrent Drain 700mA (1W), 1300mA (5W)ReceiverReceiver Type Double Conversion Super Heterodyne Phase Locked Loop system for Local OscillatorFrequency Range 156~163 MHzSensitivity (20 dB SINAD) -3 dBμV (emf)Squelch Sensitivity Tight 1µVAudio ±6 dB 500 to 2000HzFrequency ResponseAdjacent Channel 70 dB @ ±25 kHzSelectivityAudio Output Power 0.4 W @ 10 % THDCurrent Drain Squelched 40mA Max. Audio 160mASpecifications shown are typical and subject to change without notice.

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Troubleshooting

Not enough range Cause: Line of sight blocked

Increase antenna height. »

Will not transmit on 5 watt range but will transmit on the 1 watt range.

Cause: Low voltageRecharge or replace the batteries. »

Will not transmit while charging. Cause: Low voltage

The radio is not designed to transmit while charging. »DC or AC adaptor does not supply enough power for transmitting.

Battery will not charge. Cause: Low voltage

Do not to transmit while charging. The adaptor does » not supply enough power for transmitting.

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WarrantyUNIDEN Atlantis 260 MARINE RADIOIMPORTANT Satisfactory evidence of the original purchase is required for warranty servicePlease refer to our Uniden website for any details or warranty durations offered in addition to those contained below.Warrantor The warrantor is either Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 (“Uniden Aust”) or Uniden New Zealand Limited (“Uniden NZ”) as the case may be.Terms of Warranty Uniden Aust/NZ warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the Atlantis 260 MARINE RADIO (“the Product”), will be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship for the duration of the warranty period, subject to the limitations and exclusions set out below.Warranty Period This warranty to the original retail purchaser is only valid in the original country of purchase for a Product first purchased either in Australia or New Zealand and will expire one (1) year from the date of the original retail sale.If a warranty claim is made, this warranty will not apply if the Product is found by Uniden to be: (A) Damaged or not maintained in a reasonable manner or as recommended in

the relevant Uniden Owner’s Manual;(B) Modified, altered or used as part of any conversion kits, subassemblies or

any configurations not sold by Uniden Aust or Uniden NZ;(C) Improperly installed contrary to instructions contained in the relevant Owner’s

Manual(D) Repaired by someone other than an authorized Uniden Repair Agent in

relation to a defect or malfunction covered by this warranty; or(E) Used in conjunction with any equipment, parts or a system not manufactured

by Uniden. Parts Covered This warranty covers the Product and included accessories.User-generated Data This warranty does not cover any claimed loss of or damage to user-generated data (including but without limitation phone numbers, addresses and images) that may be stored on your Product.Statement of Remedy If the Product is found not to conform to this warranty as stated above, the

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Warrantor, at its discretion, will either repair the defect or replace the Product without any charge for parts or service. This warranty does not include any reimbursement or payment of any consequential damages claimed to arise from a Product’s failure to comply with the warranty.Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.This warranty is in addition to and sits alongside your rights under either the COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010 (Australia) or the CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT (New Zealand) as the case may be, none of which can be excluded.

Procedure for Obtaining Warranty ServiceDepending on the country in which the Product was first purchased, if you believe that your Product does not conform with this warranty, you should deliver the Product, together with satisfactory evidence of your original purchase (such as a legible copy of the sales docket) to Uniden at the addresses shown below. You should contact Uniden regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim. Prior to delivery, we recommend that you make a backup copy of any phone numbers, images or other data stored on your Product, in case it is lost or damaged during warranty service.

UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Service Division 345 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216Phone number: 1300 366 895Email address: custservice@uniden.com.au

UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LTDService Division150 Harris Road, East TamakiAuckland 2013Phone number: (09) 273 8377Email address: service@uniden.co.nz

Memo:Warrantor, at its discretion, will either repair the defect or replace the Product without any charge for parts or service. This warranty does not include any reimbursement or payment of any consequential damages claimed to arise from a Product’s failure to comply with the warranty.Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.This warranty is in addition to and sits alongside your rights under either the COMPETITION AND CONSUMER ACT 2010 (Australia) or the CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT (New Zealand) as the case may be, none of which can be excluded.

Procedure for Obtaining Warranty ServiceDepending on the country in which the Product was first purchased, if you believe that your Product does not conform with this warranty, you should deliver the Product, together with satisfactory evidence of your original purchase (such as a legible copy of the sales docket) to Uniden at the addresses shown below. You should contact Uniden regarding any compensation that may be payable for your expenses incurred in making a warranty claim. Prior to delivery, we recommend that you make a backup copy of any phone numbers, images or other data stored on your Product, in case it is lost or damaged during warranty service.

UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Service Division 345 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216Phone number: 1300 366 895Email address: custservice@uniden.com.au

UNIDEN NEW ZEALAND LTDService Division150 Harris Road, East TamakiAuckland 2013Phone number: (09) 273 8377Email address: service@uniden.co.nz

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